Covid-19 numbers are increasing, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) report released Thursday, July 7. In the past four weeks, Woods County has recorded 42 active cases. Among neighboring counties, Woodward and Major have higher numbers with 97 and 71 respectively. Harper County had 13 over the past four weeks while Alfalfa County had eight. Garfield County record 174.

The most recent report from OSDH about nursing homes shows Beadles Nursing Home in Alva with no cases among residents and staff, but Share Convalescent Home had one case among staff with none among reside...